For those who are interested, I believe the following candidates will support fair laws for all Kansans -- including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered citizens -- and will help change the disastrous course charted by George W. Bush's administration.

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3rd District - Dennis Moore (D)I make this recommendation with much angst. By all rights, Moore should be defeated for supporting Bush's Military Commissions Act, which struck at the core civil liberties that are the foundation of our country. However, voting against any Democrat makes it more likely Republicans will control the House. If that happens, there won't be any check on our not-so -beloved president. This is a lousy choice, but the best one we have. Moore is also supportive of fair laws for all, including LGBT people.

2nd District - Nancy Boyda (D)It's time to rid this state and nation of politicians like Jim Ryun. The incumbent Republican has rubber-stamped Bush and pushed the agenda of the Religious Right. I urge you to vote for Boyda. She has a real chance of winning.

GovernorKathleen Sebelius (D)

Attorney GeneralPaul Morrison (D)

Secretary of StateDavid Haley (D)I've always voted for incumbent Ron Thornburgh, who seemed like a decent, moderate Republican. He seemed to focus on running his office efficiently. However, the fiasco surrounding the registration of Spanish-speaking votersmeans that I think he deserves a no vote. Let's give someone else a try.

Insurance Commissioner & TreasurerI have no strong opinion on either race. None of the candidates seem to be pushing the agenda of the Religious Right, and both seem to be interested in actually doing the jobs instead of pushing another agenda, as has incumbent Attorney Phill Kline.

Kansas State Board of EducationAll of these candidates are pro-science moderates. We particularly need to elect Don Weiss and Jack Wempe instead of their anti-science opponents. Victories by Weiss and Wemple will give moderates a firm hold on the state board and make it much harder for the anti-evolution forces to take over the board again. For more the state Board of Education races, see The Kansas Evolution Election: It Isn't Over Yet.

Kansas House of RepresentativesThese are the endorsements of the Kansas Equality Coalition-PAC. I support these. Note that KEC-PAC is a non-partisan organization that follows what's called the "friendly incumbent" rule.

All other things being equal, this means that an incumbent with a track record of support for fair laws for LGBT Kansas is endorsed over a challenger. Personally, I think this is a good idea. Politicians who vote with us should always be rewarded. Equally important is the fact that once elected, politicians have been known to ignore their pre-election promises. I know you're shocked by that fact. (Note heavy sarcasm.)